Flood Watch Active Statewide as Tropical Storm Norbert Moisture Moves Through
Remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert is bringing moderate to heavy showers to windward areas across all main Hawaiian Islands through late tonight. A Flood Watch remains in effect, with flash flooding possible on roads and in low-lying and urban areas. A Flood Watch is in effect through late tonight for all main Hawaiian […]
Flood Watch in Effect for All Hawaiian Islands Through Tonight
A Flood Watch remains in effect through late tonight across all main Hawaiian Islands as remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert brings periods of moderate to heavy showers. Flash flooding, road closures, and property damage from rapid runoff are possible, especially in windward and urban areas. A Flood Watch is in effect through late […]
Flood Watch Active for All Hawaii Islands Through Thursday Night
A Flood Watch is in effect through late Thursday night as remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert brings moderate to heavy showers across all main Hawaiian Islands. Flash flooding, road closures, and property damage from rapid runoff are possible. A Flood Watch is in effect for all main Hawaiian Islands through late Thursday night. […]
Flood Watch in Effect for All Hawaiian Islands Through Tonight
Remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert is bringing moderate to heavy showers to the Hawaiian Islands, with a Flood Watch in effect through late tonight. Flash flooding remains possible, with risk of road closures and property damage from rapid runoff. A Flood Watch is in effect through late tonight for all main Hawaiian Islands […]
Lahaina Shores Beach Resort Reopens Under Castle Resorts Management
Castle Resorts & Hotels has taken over operations of Lahaina Shores Beach Resort, reopening the beachfront property on Front Street as part of West Maui’s ongoing recovery. The reopening coincides with Front Street’s recent return to visitors. Lahaina Shores Beach Resort at 475 Front Street has reopened under new operator Castle Resorts & Hotels. The […]
Flood Watch in Effect for All Hawaiian Islands Through Thursday Night
A Flood Watch is in effect through late Thursday night as remnant moisture from former Tropical Storm Norbert moves across the Hawaiian Islands, bringing moderate to heavy showers and flash flood risk. Flood-prone roads, low-lying areas, and urban zones may see closures and property damage. A Flood Watch is in effect for all main Hawaiian […]
Maui Restaurant Group Funnels Dining Donations to Lahaina Recovery Nonprofits
Hana Hou Hospitality Group is donating round-up proceeds from its Maui restaurants to rotating Lahaina-area nonprofits throughout 2026. This month’s beneficiary is Kahākūkahi Ocean Academy, with the Lahaina Restoration Foundation slated for October. Hana Hou Hospitality Group — which operates Māla Ocean Tavern, Coco Deck Lahaina, Pizza Paradiso, and Pineapple Robot — rounds up guest […]
DHHL Plans 398-Lot Waiehu Residential Community on Maui Floodplain
The Department of Hawaiian Home Lands has issued a public notice that its proposed 238-acre Waiehu Mauka residential development in Wailuku includes areas within a federal floodplain and wetlands. The project would create 398 new homestead lots using federal Native Hawaiian housing funds. DHHL is proposing a 398-lot residential subdivision on a 238-acre parcel west […]
Global Climate Migration Study Uses Maui Fire Survivors as Case Example
A republished analysis of climate-driven migration worldwide features a Maui wildfire evacuee still displaced in Kihei more than two years after the 2023 fires. The broader article examines how extreme weather events are forcing large-scale population shifts globally. A Maui fire survivor photographed in March 2026 remains displaced in a converted hotel room in Kihei, […]
March 2026 Floods Expose Hawaii’s Deep Infrastructure and Climate Gaps
A series of severe Kona low storms in March 2026 caused historic flooding across Hawaii, including Maui, with infrastructure repair costs exceeding $1 billion. A Columbia analysis finds the state systemically underprepared across infrastructure, insurance, and economic resilience. Maui was among the islands impacted by the March 2026 flooding, which was Hawaii’s worst since 2004. […]